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Wilston
1 km²
A far higher proportion of adults hold university degrees in Wilston than the state or national average. This professional character is reflected in the high typical incomes and a workforce largely employed in health, technical and managerial roles. It is a relatively young community, with a typical resident aged 37 and many families with children. The area is highly connected, combining high-paying jobs with an exceptionally walkable urban environment.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.
Nearly one in five people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian and Irish ancestries are the most common backgrounds for residents.
About 10.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the national average of 22.3%.
People with no religion make up 42.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. About half of the population identifies as Christian.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 50.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average of 26.3%. This is consistent with the high number of professionals and managers living here.
Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical household earning $2,971 a week, far above the national figure of $1,746. Nearly 47% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (23.0%) and lower needs for daily help (3.0%) compared to both the state and national averages.
Volunteer rates are high at 22.2%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 28.8% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is higher than most areas.
First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 37. This group also shows high educational achievement, with Year 12 completion at 74.1%, far above the national figure.
Families with children are common here, making up 67.7% of households. This helps explain why the average number of people per home is 2.7, which is higher than in most areas.
Rental properties are much more common here than in similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $405. Mortgage payments are also very high, with the typical monthly payment sitting at $2,700.
The area is very well connected, with 28.8% of people working from home and 7.4% commuting by public transport, which is well above the national average.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a high proportion of the population at 14.3%.
Employment levels are very high, with 75% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also more common than in most areas.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries and health services.